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Let There Be Light

wilma — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:47:56 GMT

Considering all the lights in this room, it still looks dark to me. I like the warmth & coziness of the room, & I like the colors they used, but I would need more light. Maybe the dreary day outside is a contributing factor?

I actually like design of the hanging lights, but I don’t think they work in this setting. They don’t seem to add enough brightness. The lights on the right wall remind me of lights over artwork in museums or theater wall lights.

Re: Let There Be Light

magicmoodz — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:52:46 GMT

I think this room is reading dark and dreary because we don't see any windows.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:58:01 GMT

It needs more windows. I hate dark rooms unless I'm sleeping.

I have not been able to find another house that brings in all the light ours does. The only lights that get used in our house are in the bathrooms & kitchen.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:02:59 GMT

It does appear to be on the dark side but I don't like really bright lighting anyway. I think it's too harsh.

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NickNack — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:13:37 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
I think this room is reading dark and dreary because we don't see any windows.

@magicmoodz I didn't think there were any windows at first either. I see now that there are windows on either side of the fireplace with window seats.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:11:40 GMT

I think those light fixtures are rather outdated. Not a big fan of the room in any lighting, but yes, it does appear very dark.

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MoonieBaby — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:42:38 GMT

Hi there @wilma -

Oddly - even to me, I really LIKE this room.

The art, the plant, the curtains the cushy couch and pillows - all of it.

Usually I'd think it looks crowded, but I find myself thinking this room is calm and warm.

I like it just like it is.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:05:43 GMT

There are a few things in this room I like, but I don't like the light fixtures, or the window treatments at all. I think with different brighter light fixtures, this room could look a whole lot different! The windows are small, but I also think it could be the time of day when this was taken as well. I do like the Fireplace, the candlesticks and the chair and coffee table though!

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Carmie — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:48:15 GMT

Yuck! That room needs lightened up.

I am not a fan of warm neutrals, but if the walls and ceiling were painted a light cream color, it wouldn't look like a cave lit with flashlights.

Those ugly window treatments look like bat wings which adds to the cave like appearance.

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DREAMON — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:38:26 GMT

I think maybe the picture was taken on a rainy day or at dusk.

I don't like the light fixtures, curtains, pillows, or wall color.

I would really like the room with cream walls, and soft blue, pale green, and cream throw pillows.

Re: Let There Be Light

AuntG — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:42:34 GMT

Perfect setting for Poe's The Raven.

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magicmoodz — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:43:15 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
I think this room is reading dark and dreary because we don't see any windows.

@magicmoodz I didn't think there were any windows at first either. I see now that there are windows on either side of the fireplace with window seats.

@NickNack

You are right! I must have thought they were pieces of art with those crazy window treatments! Thanks for setting me straight!

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dulwich — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:17:31 GMT

I kind of like the feel of this room but it definitely needs brighter lights and not keen on the lighting over the art on wall - looks like museum - but could be brightened up!

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Foxxee — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:35:23 GMT

That's why I don't like overhead lights. Terrible for reading, too.

This room needs side tables with lamps beside the sofa and chairs. Not sure why interior designers usually don't put them in rooms they design.

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Patriot3 — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:37:07 GMT

This room is way too dark. About the only things I like are the fireplace, sofa and side chair. Don't care for can lights in a living room......too glary. It needs table lamps and get rid of the chandeliers and those curtains!

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stevieb — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:45:20 GMT

The fireplace is nice. Otherwise, despite some appealing elements, I just don't like this room and the gestalt looks dated. Among other things, I don't think it helps that the ceiling, floor and walls are all pretty much the same color.

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Spurt — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:10:39 GMT

It does look cozy, and I HATE those window treatments! And yes it could use some more lighting....

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sceniccoast — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:39:06 GMT

@wilma

I agree with you.

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ECBG — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:44:32 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
I think this room is reading dark and dreary because we don't see any windows.

@magicmoodz There is a window on each side of the fire place, but it appears to be dusk.

Re: Let There Be Light

ECBG — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:48:14 GMT

With the walls being tan, there are no light colors to bounce the light.

The hanging lights barely give light.

The window on each side of the fire place appears to show early evening.